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Oasis

De Achterhorst 50

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Oasis (Enschede)
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The Oasis

The Oasis is a historic windmill located at De Achterhorst 50 in Enschede, Netherlands.

History

  • The Oasis has been a part of the landscape since its construction as a windmill. Unfortunately, no specific information on the year of construction or early history is available.

Architecture

The Oasis is a smock mill with a single sail. It features a characteristic Dutch windmill design, typical of the 18th century.

Original Purpose

As a windmill, the primary purpose of the Oasis was to grind grain into flour.

Current Status and Use

The Oasis is currently a ruin, no longer in use for its original purpose.

Architectural Features and Construction Materials

  • The mill's tower is constructed from brick and mortar. The sail is made of wood.

Location and Setting

The Oasis is situated on De Achterhorst 50 in Enschede, Netherlands. It is located in a rural area with surrounding farmland.

Heritage Status and Preservation Efforts

Unfortunately, no information is available regarding the Oasis's heritage status or preservation efforts.

Visiting Information

If you are interested in visiting the Oasis, please note that it is not open to the public for tours or viewing.

Details

NameOasis
CityEnschede
CountryNetherlands
Coordinates52.2391, 6.8637934
Current useruin
Accessiblefalse
Guided toursfalse